America is divided by lines that may seem artificial and arbitrary, butthey are real nonetheless. In this panel, we will explore the ongoingculture wars, between the "Religious Right" and the "Hollywood Left."How has Hollywood respected or offended conservative Christianaudiences, and how have Christians accepted or attacked the film andtelevision that Hollywood produces? Conservative lobbies, like Dr.James Dobson's Focus on the Family and the Parents Television Council,have influenced the FCC to crack down on high-profile cases of indecencyand obscenity--and the fines go up, even as the definitions keepshifting. How have people of faith attempted to construct their ownmedia in response to Hollywood?

If you're interested in participating in this panel, please send aproposal and brief biography to Paul Torre < pj_torre_at_yahoo.com > ASAPor by August 10, 2005.